The planned Stonehenge road tunnel which would divert traffic from the ancient monument threatens to become a ‘hugely expensive white elephant’ as costs exceed £2billion, the Government has been warned today. For decades motorists on the A303 in Wiltshire, which passes the stone circle, have endured severe congestion on the popular route to and from … Read more
Millions tune in to watch virtual Stonehenge sunrise to celebrate Summer Solstice as forecasters predict 86F heatwave will hit from Tuesday making it hotter than the Canary Islands More than 3.6mil people tuned in to a livestream from Stonehenge on Saturday night and Sunday morning Due to the pandemic English Heritage broadcast footage from the famous … Read more
Security guards are patrolling Stonehenge in a bid to keep revellers away from celebrating the summer solstice. The monument, on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, is a firm favourite for watching the sunrise and sunset on what is the longest day of the year. Traditionally thousands of druids, hippies and party-goers flock to the famous landmark … Read more
Thousands of people flock to the Neolithic monument in Wiltshire every year to mark the summer solstice sunrise and sunset – happening on June 21 this year.
Prehistoric Lego! Aerial images show that ancient creators of Stonehenge used holes and studs to slot slabs into each other The ancient slabs in Wiltshire were interlocked using holes and protruding studs The method was far more sophisticated to those used in stone circles at the time English Heritage, which looks after the 5,000-year-old site, … Read more
Coronavirus cancels spring! Security guards patrol Stonehenge to keep out druids and pagans hoping to celebrate equinox ritual at neolithic site Druids have visited the site of Stonehenge on the first day of spring since 2000 However, they were unable to visit today as English Heritage closed the site Closing of all English Heritage sites … Read more
A tunnel could be built under Stonehenge after plans were given the green light as part of a £27billion masterplan to improve the nation’s roads. For decades, motorists on the A303, which passes the stone circle, have endured severe congestion on the popular route to and from the South West. Opponents have argued that plans … Read more
Two mile tunnel underneath Stonehenge is set to be scrapped over funding problems after survey uncovered issues that could send costs soaring to £2billion Controversial plans to tunnel under Stonehenge are set to be scrapped The A303 upgrade in Wiltshire involves work around the World Heritage Site Planners wanted to dig a £2bn 1.8 mile … Read more